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Find something worth making
Compare small projects by material cost, time, shipping, and the kind of buyer they might attract.
Explore project ideas →Woodworking can be more than a weekend hobby. Learn what to build, how to price your work, and where to find your first customers.
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Choose the question that matches where you are today. You can come back for the next step when you need it.
Compare small projects by material cost, time, shipping, and the kind of buyer they might attract.
Explore project ideas →Account for wood, supplies, your hours, selling costs, and profit before you publish a price.
Learn to price your work →Start with one product, one likely customer, and a simple plan you can test without a major investment.
Plan your first sale →There is no single formula for selling woodworking. These four decisions give you a useful place to start.
Look for a manageable design that solves a real problem and fits your tools.
Projects that sell →Include materials, waste, labor, overhead, and the cost of getting it to a buyer.
Try the pricing calculator →Decide between online listings, craft fairs, local pickup, or custom work.
Compare selling channels →Use buyer feedback and production records to improve quality and repeatability.
Improve your workflow →WoodProfits is marketed as a guide to the business side of woodworking. Before paying for any course, it helps to know what the seller says is included, what has not been independently verified, and whether it addresses the skills you actually need.
Read our independent overview →Woodworkers discussing their first sales often ask how to price a finished piece, whether to sell locally or online, and what shipping will cost. We use those questions alongside published woodworking guides to organize our advice. A forum discussion is a clue about what matters, not proof that a product will sell.